Whether you are making homemade fried rice or have leftover rice from a chinese restaurant these 65+ delicious recipes will make for the perfect main dish. From chicken teriyaki to tofu and salmon to pork ribs this list has a ton of main dish recipes you can choose to make a complete meal.
Fried Rice Recipes
How to Reheat Leftover Fried Rice
To reheat leftover rice add a couple of tablespoons of water to the rice in a container and place the lid lightly back on. Do not seal the container. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until heated thoroughly. Serve immediately.
65+ Delicious Main Dishes to Serve with Fried Rice
These Gluten-Free Teriyaki Chicken Wings are loaded with flavor and they fall off the bone! Throw together a handful of ingredients to make this delicious homemade teriyaki sauce marinade. This is a great recipe to serve as a meal or for an appetizer.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu served with stir fried vegetables and rice noodles is a delicious and easy meal to make. The crispy tofu combined with the vegetables and delicate rice noodles is the perfect combination. Make just the tofu and serve with fried rice and top with sesame seeds for a delicious meal. Plus, all of these ingredients can be found in your local grocery store!
This Crock Pot Orange Chicken is super fast to put together and you can cook it on low or high depending on how long you plan to cook it for. All you need to do is combine all of the ingredients together in the crock pot and let it cook making it a perfect choice for a busy weeknight meal.
These Simple Honey Garlic Pork Chops are sweet, salty and sure to become a family favorite! Have this meal ready in less than 30 minutes making it a perfect option for a weeknight meal. This is one of our favorite recipes to serve with fried rice.
Asian tri-tip steak recipe: an easy marinade recipe that produces the juiciest grilled steak! Great for grilling or the stovetop. Top with green onions to brighten up the dish.
Asian chicken marinade: a simple recipe that's big on flavor! Serve this chicken over fried rice, on bowls, in wraps, over salads, and more!
Make this one pan honey soy chicken for an easy dinner meal for busy weekdays. It pairs well with fried rice or brown rice to make a complete Asian meal!
Honey Bourbon Chicken is an easy one-pot meal full of bold flavors. This dish is a great choice for a weeknight meal!
Steamed chicken dumplings from scratch, with the juiciest chicken filling and silky dumpling wrappers! While dumplings can make for the perfect side dish, this recipe deserves the spotlight at the main dish.
These Chinese Spare Ribs are delicious, finger-licking Asian-style pork spare ribs that are as simple to cook as 12345 (a mnemonic device that will also help you recall the recipe.) Using only the Asian pantry staples of wine, dark soy sauce, vinegar and sugar to braise the meat, with only a few minutes of active cooking, this is the best easy sticky Chinese Spare Ribs for a lazy food lover.
These crispy air fryer frozen coconut shrimp take only 10 minutes to make! Straight from the freezer into the air fryer. They come out with a crunchy, golden brown coating and a tender and juicy inside. Topped with a spritz of lime, chopped cilantro and served with your choice of dipping sauce.
These healthy Tofu Skewers are a fantastic option for a quick and delicious meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes! Each kabob is loaded with flavorful ingredients like tofu, peaches, onions, and zucchini, creating a mouthwatering combination of textures and tastes.
Our homemade blackening seasoning is the secret ingredient that takes this dish to a whole new level. It creates a perfect crust on the outside of the cod while keeping the inside beautifully flaky and tender.
Delicious juicy grilled BBQ chicken thighs are the ultimate summer dinner that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they're also super easy to make!
You’ll love these easy Sweet and Spicy Meatballs. Oven-baked and then tossed in a sticky sweet and spicy sauce, these meatballs are packed with flavor and come together in less than 30 minutes!
Thit Kho is a Vietnamese braised pork and egg dish in a savory coconut caramel sauce. The sauce is sweet and savory and pairs really well with rice.
Chili garlic tofu is a simple Asian dish that can be served in the main course with rice and noodles or enjoyed as an appetizer. It gets ready in just 30 minutes, needs a handful of ingredients, and is very tasty.
Discover the ultimate recipe for Baked Honey Sesame Chicken, an irresistible Asian-inspired dish that surpasses takeout! Enjoy the delectable blend of crispy diced chicken, perfectly coated in a delightful sweet, savory, and tangy sauce.
Char Siu (AKA barbecued pork) is one of the most beloved meat dishes in Cantonese cuisine, and makes the perfect accompaniment for fluffy fried rice. Best of all? This version can be made in an air fryer!
These super flavorful Vietnamese Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers are so easy to prepare! And the tangy sauce with a hint of lemongrass is to die for!
These baked teriyaki chicken thighs are a terrific quick and easy weekday dinner. It only needs simple ingredients (readily available) but is delicious! Tender chicken thighs are coated in a sweet and salty sauce that is so good with just a simple bowl of plain white rice!
These pan-fried tofu slices coated in a sticky, sweet and spicy gochujang and soy sauce will convert every tofu-hater. Serve it as a side dish or a vegan main with short-grain rice, surrounded by Korean banchan.
You'll love how easy this teriyaki chicken on a stick recipe is! After a simple teriyaki marinade, the chicken stripes go onto wooden skewers and bake in the oven. This easy recipe is a go-to for appetizers or a full meal with veggies and rice!
Shrimp chop suey is a classic Chinese-American dinner. This recipe combines shrimp and other fresh vegetables with a savory, mouthwatering sauce.
These Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings are marinated with a garlicky, hot, and sweet Asian homemade marinade and baked until perfection. They are the perfect game-day appetizer or finger food for special occasions.
Slow Cooker Short Ribs are deliciously fall-off-the-bone tender that take less than 5 mins of prep work. These Korean Beef Short Ribs are a great option for elegant suppers, homemade takeaways and easy lunches too.
You can make delicious, homemade Orange Chicken, just like Panda Express! This recipe is easy to make, healthier, and less expensive too. Breaded and fried so it’s extra crispy and tossed with the perfect Asian flavors. Orange Chicken will be on your must-make list from now on.
The best Asian Chicken Meatballs are seasoned with garlic and ginger and coated in an irresistible sweet and spicy sauce. They make a delicious appetizer or dinner, and are ready in 30 minutes!
This is probably The BEST Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks recipe ever! The result is juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken that is moist and flavorful, thanks in large part to the Instant Pot's magic. Seasoned with a dry rub and smothered with a nice bbq sauce on top! This is just pure heaven.
These Korean inspired beef short ribs are fork tender and glazed in a velvety marinade that has an addicting balance of sweet, salty and spicy.
This easy chicken meatball recipe is served in a sweet and tangy General Tso chicken sauce. It’s a fun and easy dinner when served with broccoli and fried rice!
If you want a delicious and easy meal that will have your friends and family begging for more, then this slow cooker bbq peach chicken is what you need.
Citrus flavors brings this baked salmon out with a pop of spicy to your palate. You’ll enjoy this Spicy Orange Glazed Salmon with a side of rice for dinner.
These Spicy Asian BBQ Ribs are baked, seasoned with homemade rub and slathered with tasty spicy BBQ sauce. You’ll enjoy these ribs that are finger licking good!
Make this Asian classic in your slow cooker! Crockpot Beef and Broccoli can be pulled together quickly for a fast and easy tasty weeknight meal. The tender and juicy beef in this recipe combined with the crunchy and slightly bitter broccoli creates a balance of textures and flavors.
This is what to cook when you don't feel like cooking! This juicy Air Fryer Miso Salmon is the easiest hands off dinner that hits the table in under 30 minutes!
Delicious and flavorful chicken satay is a popular Southeast Asian cuisine among street food stands or restaurants. This Thai chicken satay recipe has a few ingredients and is simple to make for your meals or appetizer.
Satisfy carnivores & vegetarians alike with this simple Eggplant Tofu Stir-Fry that's SO good, they'll forget they're eating healthy too! An excellent choice to pair with vegetarian fried rice.
Need a quick and delicious weeknight dinner? Look no further than Honey Teriyaki Chicken! Tender chicken breast cooks in a homemade teriyaki sauce featuring honey, soy sauce, and pantry staples. Serve over rice, noodles, or veggies for a scrumptious and wholesome meal!
Ditch the Chinese takeout and opt for our homemade Crock Pot Sesame Chicken Recipe! Slow-cooked to perfection, the sweet and salty sauce pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, creating an easy and delightful family meal that everyone will adore!
This PF Chang Dynamite Shrimp copycat goes well with a variety of sides. You'll love this easy recipe that only requires 3 ingredients! This popular dish is sure to be a hit at your home.
Crispy & succulent, these pork belly slices cooked in the air fryer are a mouthwatering treat that will leave your taste buds begging for more! They are also gluten and dairy free.
Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken dish soaked in a heavenly marinade that gives it delicious flavor and a beautiful golden brown color. The sweet and savory Huli Huli sauce has met its perfect match with this easy chicken recipe.
This sheet pan dinner recipe takes the classic dish called kung pao chicken to a whole new level – it is easy, quick, tastes INCREDIBLE, a healthy dinner option, and makes enough for leftovers to bring to work!
This tasty pad pak recipe is an easy 15-minute weeknight meal. Served over white rice or by itself, this delicious dinner is healthy, gluten-free, and family-friendly! Best part? Options for vegan stir fry sauce & using frozen stir fry vegetables are included!
This grilled salmon recipe is a family favorite with a sweet and smoky spice rub, cooked to perfection in less than 30 minutes. Its delicious flavors and quick preparation make it the perfect dish to serve with fried rice, complementing the rice's textures and flavors with the rich and flaky grilled salmon.
You’re going to be obsessed with this quick, easy, and delicious Air Fryer Sweet and Sour Pork! It comes together in less than 30 minutes and it’s better than takeout! A great way to satisfy a craving without a trip to a restaurant.
Stop what you're doing and make this miso butter salmon for dinner tonight. It's a full-flavored, healthy, and easy (ready in 25 minutes) recipe that makes an effortless weeknight dinner despite looking elegant and impressive.
If you've got 20 minutes, this gochujang salmon recipe is going to knock your socks off with bold flavor. The spicy-sweet-savory glaze is quick & easy, despite this being an elegant and impressive dish. Serve it with rice or noodles for a healthy & satisfying weeknight meal.
The delectable crispy fried chicken breast is dipped in the rich, sweet, and savory Mongolian sauce, which is created by combining the amazing hoisin, spicy sriracha, and tamari sauces.
Even if you are new to pressure cooking, this Instant Pot Orange Chicken is simple to make and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It is more affordable and superior to takeaway.
Sweet and Sour Chicken is made with crispy fried chicken covered in a pineapple sweet and sour sauce. The ultimate Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe is way better than take-out.
Chinese Lemon Chicken made with crispy fried chicken covered in an authentic, fresh lemon sauce. The ultimate Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe which is way better than take-out.
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a healthy dish filled with fresh crisp vegetables, juicy chicken coated in a soy sauce mixture. You can easily have dinner on the table in under an hour with this yummy dish.
Better than Chinese take out without the high price tag and MSG, this colorful stir fry has a lick-the-plate scrumptious sauce that bathes the meat and veggies and soaks really nicely into fried rice.
Light, crispy and spongy in a good way, this Puffed Tofu does not disappoint. It’s great for a variety of different meals and it’s super quick and easy to make!
The classic hot and sour soup that is so popular at Chinese restaurants is a quick, easy soup to make at home! It tastes so good, I had two bowls of it before I could stop myself.
Crispy and flavorful, this Panko Tofu is incredibly easy, quick, and versatile. Add it to your favorite bowl, pasta, or salad for a satisfying main, and goes great with fried rice!
This Asian-inspired dish features perfectly grilled salmon with honey soy marinade and glaze. It’s light, healthy, and delicious.
Crispy Air Fryer City Chicken Recipe (Air Fryer Pork Skewers)
This Air Fryer "City Chicken" is really a pork dish that only requires a few ingredients. It's perfect addition to fried rice.
These tender shrimp are topped with a sweet honey and spicy sriracha sauce to make the perfect honey sriracha glaze.
This Air Fryer Char Siu is the perfect match for fried rice.
This umami packed Baked Furikake Salmon is flaky, juicy, and incredibly flavorful! It's a salmon with mayo recipe that comes together with very few ingredients, and bakes in less than 10 minutes.
Crispy Air Fryer Crab Rangoon with cream cheese and fresh juicy crabmeat! This recipe turns out so incredibly crunchy on the outside, and soft & creamy on the inside for the perfect bite!
One of your favorite Chinese food just got a little healthier with its ingredients. You’ll never have to order out again. Make your own Salt and Pepper Pork Chops instead of ordering take out!
Orange teriyaki chicken meatballs add light and refreshing taste of citrus to your homemade teriyaki sauce! These make an easy and light dinner, with leftovers tasting just as good as the first night.
A shrimp rangoon is a little bite sized treat of cream cheese and shrimp folded in a wonton wrapper then fried. You can fry these rangoon in oil or the air fryer for a lighter version.
This air fryer orange chicken is easy, delicious, packed with protein, and made right in the air fryer. It’s the perfect pairing for fried rice!
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